Friday Background S3 Ep 10: 1. Gorbachev Takes Over 2. Interview With Dr. Yeo Ning Hong 3. Shopping With ATM
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Series
Series
- 15/03/1985
Record Date
- 15/03/1985
Broadcast/Release Date
- 0:40:21
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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2004001575
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- U-Matic
Format
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Synopsis :Three segments covered in this programme:
1. Gorbachev Takes Over - looks at the late Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko, and the new leader Mikhail Gorbachev, a new generation leader whose relative youth may be an indication of interesting changes ahead for the country.
2. Interview With Dr. Yeo Ning Hong - the Minister for Communications and Information Dr. Yeo Ning Hong, clarifies whether Singapore is overpricing its taxi rides, in the light of the increases in taxi fares.
3. Shopping With ATM - looks at what Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale (EFTPOS) means and the difficulties in getting it implemented. includes interviews with:
i. Dr. Andrew Chew, Head of Civil Service / Chairman of Committee To Minimise Cash Transactions
ii. Ernest Wong, General Manager of United Overseas Bank (UOB) / Chairman of EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) Committee
iii. Alan French, Chief Executive, The Robinsons Group
